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Wotif takeover could increase hotel costs

AAP The ACCC has cleared the way for Expedia's $700 million takeover of Wotif.com. A $700 million foreign takeover of Wotif.com could push up the cost...

Australia’s Hat-Trick at Restaurant and Bar Design Awards

Three Australian projects have secured wins at the annual Restaurant and Bar Design Awards, which were held in London last week.  The worldwide competition...

Asleep in Brisbane restaurant toilet

A man was arrested and charged with six offences after falling asleep in a fast food restaurant. The 53-year-old had purchased a quantity of drugs and...

Canberra's Eat Pay Love dinners

Eat Pay Love dinners Anti-poverty week: Make a difference at the Elk and Pea in Braddon on October 14. Next week is anti-poverty week and three Canberra...

Sizzler leaves Stephen Copulos mulling Collins Foods takeover

Sub-par Sizzler leaves Stephen Copulos mulling Collins Foods takeover   Stephen Copulos is unhappy that Collins Foods has not dealt more decisively...

Clipp smartphone app for ALH pubs

Smartphone app deal helps Woolworths’ ALH pubs move towards cashless system   It's a great win for us.': Clipp co-founder and chairman Greg Taylor...

Diners flee from fire in Melbourne's Grill'd

MFB attending fire at Grill'd in Acland Street, St Kilda. (Twitter, @LPM_13)   Diners flee as fire breaks out in Melbourne fast food restaurant Patrons...

Melbourne cat cafe

Melbourne cat cafe: Bookings only as new business opens with a rush of customers Photo: A customer gets up close and personal with one of the cats. (Getty...

Carlton Soap Bar Laundrette combines coffee & washing

Soap Bar Launderette in Carlton features a cafe.   As Ben Shaw and Constance Bernard walked past the laundrette in Elgin Street, Carlton, on their second...

Hotels say Expedia's Wotif takeover may lift room prices

Expedia launched the takeover bid in July. (wotif.com) The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given the go ahead for US-based...